Title of article
Retrofit of Heat Exchanger Networks Considering Existing Structure: A New Targeting Procedure
Author/Authors
Panjeh Shahi, Mohammad Hassan Department of Chemical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering - University of Tehran , Nouzari, Mohammad Mahdi Department of Energy Engineering - Faculty of Engineering - Science and Research Branch - Islamic Azad University - Tehran
Pages
9
From page
1
To page
9
Abstract
A new retrofit targeting procedure, based on pinch technology has been developed. The new procedure considers existing structure of a given network and finds the most compatible configuration with the network. To achieve this aim, the procedure uses a linear programming technique that maximize the compatibility. Good compatibility between old and new networks helps to make the best use of capital in retrofit projects. The procedure has been tested by doing two case studies, in which the results compared to other established methods, and realized significant improvement.
Keywords
Area matrix , Network structure , Targeting , Heat exchanger networks , Retrofit , Pinch technology
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2001
Record number
2428655
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